What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of February 25, 2026, the Ranger Road Fire which originated in Beaver County in the Oklahoma Panhandle and spread north into southern Kansas, is completely controlled.
The fire crossed the Oklahoma and Kansas state line, burned near the Cimarron River, and affected communities along Highway 64, Highway 270, and Highway 283. The blaze then moved rapidly east-northeast under strong wind conditions (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas which were affected by the Ranger Road Fire included:
- Ashland, Kansas
- Beaver, Oklahoma
- Coldwater, Kansas
- Englewood, Kansas
- Forgan, Oklahoma
- Knowles, Oklahoma
- Meade, Kansas
- Minneola, Kansas
- Mooreland, Oklahoma
- Woodward, Oklahoma
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of February 25, 2026, the Ranger Road Fire is 100% contained and burned 283,283 acres.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of February 25, 2026, this fire is 100% contained.
